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21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (21BC.DE)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
CH1199067674
CUSIP
04071F102
Issuer
21Shares
Inception Date
Jun 29, 2022
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Domicile
Switzerland
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Cryptocurrency
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Different Benchmark Currency

21BC.DE is traded in EUR, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to EUR using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (21BC.DE) has returned -22.31% so far this year and -25.02% over the past 12 months.


21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP

1D
-1.74%
1M
4.12%
YTD
-22.31%
6M
-39.77%
1Y
-25.02%
3Y*
30.22%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.02%
1M
-2.96%
YTD
-3.12%
6M
-0.95%
1Y
8.84%
3Y*
14.21%
5Y*
10.59%
10Y*
11.99%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 20, 2022, 21BC.DE's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +3.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.9 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +44.6%, while the worst month was Nov 2022 at -20.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, 21BC.DE closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2023 with a return of +17.4%, while the worst single day was Nov 9, 2022 at -17.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-6.43%-20.25%4.12%-22.31%
202512.78%-20.26%-3.85%7.24%12.09%-2.00%13.16%-10.16%3.95%-1.23%-17.20%-5.20%-16.55%
20243.02%44.56%13.81%-12.79%7.97%-8.32%7.91%-14.25%8.58%13.60%43.44%-3.92%130.13%
202337.97%3.76%18.37%0.72%-4.16%8.76%-3.47%-5.86%1.42%28.41%6.07%12.31%150.78%
2022-1.10%-14.92%1.54%1.53%-20.74%-5.55%-35.06%

Benchmark Metrics

21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP has an annualized alpha of 27.66%, beta of 0.66, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 21, 2022.

  • This ETF captured 232.83% of S&P 500 Index gains and 163.15% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • Beta of 0.66 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.05 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
  • R² of 0.05 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
27.66%
Beta
0.66
0.05
Upside Capture
232.83%
Downside Capture
163.15%

Expense Ratio

21BC.DE has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

21BC.DE ranks 3 for risk / return — in the bottom 3% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


21BC.DE Risk / Return Rank: 33
Overall Rank
21BC.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
Sharpe Ratio Rank
21BC.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
Sortino Ratio Rank
21BC.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 33
Omega Ratio Rank
21BC.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 44
Calmar Ratio Rank
21BC.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 33
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (21BC.DE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


21BC.DEBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.62

0.43

-1.05

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.71

0.73

-1.44

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.92

1.11

-0.20

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.53

0.67

-1.20

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.15

2.80

-3.95

Explore 21BC.DE risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP was 49.40%, occurring on Feb 24, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP drawdown is 45.66%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-49.4%Oct 7, 202596Feb 24, 2026
-35.06%Jul 21, 2022116Dec 30, 202252Mar 14, 2023168
-31.63%Jan 20, 202558Apr 9, 202565Jul 14, 2025123
-26.65%Mar 12, 2024126Sep 6, 202437Oct 29, 2024163
-17.87%Jul 4, 202350Sep 11, 202330Oct 23, 202380

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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